Global Conferences Committee

The Global Conferences Committee was created during the OWASP EU Summit in Portugal 2008. The primary purpose of this Global Conferences Committee is: determine location, frequency and to oversee and direct global conferences, speakers and training.

Update the Wiki "How to host a conference" page to reflect practical instructions for chapter leads and conference coordinators to follow when planning an event. This must include timelines and budget.

All (Mark/Budget, Dhruv/sponsorship, Steve/speaker, Wayne/venue)

Budget package

March 31

.xls

In Process, Alpha Release

Create an .xls worksheet for conference planners for budgeting. Budgets for events need to be submitted prior to the foundation approval. Conference Budget Planning Tool

Mark

Sponsorship Package

March 20

Document

In Progress

Update and modify the OWASP standard sponsorship offerings. (i.e. sponsorship levels and benefits) This document can be converted to a PDF file to be used by all conference planners to submit to potential sponsors for their event. Document will list benefits of all sponsorship levels to ensure consistance and ease of event planning (tech expo, vendors, etc)

Wayne

Speaker Pool

March 27

Wiki

In Progress

Identify conference speakers and develop library or list of availability. Previous speakers will have submitted slides and presentation decks from talks Call for papers and Call for training

Steve

Contract Negotiation Guidelines

March 27

Wiki

In Progress

Establish key contract points for conference planners to negotiate when setting up the contract with the venue. This will include food, video, space, security, times, projection, etc)

Dhruv

Conference planning tool

April 30

Global

In Progress

Review effectiveness of current conference registration tool (Cvent) and explore options for 2010. Recommend to Board a plan for transition in May Board meeting.

Kate with input from all

Resources

Other people who have taken active roles in Global OWASP Conferences in the past